The Monday Poem is brought to you by Professor Jim Gormley of the English Department. Enjoy! Under the Stars Dorianne Laux When my mother died I was as far away as I could be, on an arm of land floating in the Atlantic where boys walk shirtless down the avenue holding hands, and gulls sleep […]

The Big Book of Therapy Bob Hicok If you think of humans as rare as snowflakes, your world is constantly melting. If you think of humans as essential to keeping dogs happy, someone will always want to buy you a beer. About This Poem “I was vacuuming when I realized I don’t like vacuuming. So […]

The Monday Poem is brought to you by Professor Jim Gormley of the English Department. This particular poem was selected by Professor Carolyn Amory. Professor Amory earned her Ph.D. from Binghamton University. She is a published scholar and an accomplished singer. Her voice classes are highly sought after in our community. Carolyn teaches English here at […]

The Monday Poem is brought to you by Professor Jim Gormley of the English Department. Enjoy! Happiness Jane Kenyon There’s just no accounting for happiness, or the way it turns up like a prodigal who comes back to the dust at your feet having squandered a fortune far away. And how can you not forgive? […]

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